Ivybridge Plug
Weight
164kg / 361lbs
Location
View on what3words - camps.blunders.forest
Original Challenge
Wind under, to lap, to chest
Name Origin
Stone placed on a concrete platform in the middle of an old swiiming pool that was intially a reservoir for Ivybridge.
Stones Submission
The Stone was discovered by @gilly_lifts.
History
Tucked away within the wooded valley of Longtimber Woods in Ivybridge lies the quiet remains of a forgotten swimming pool, originally constructed in the 19th century as a reservoir supplying water to the growing town.
Following the development of a larger water source in the early 1900s, the old reservoir was repurposed around the time of the World War I into a simple open-air bathing pool for local residents. Basic in its design, it featured little more than changing huts and a springboard, yet became a cherished spot for recreation and swimming lessons through the interwar years.
During World War II, the pool took on a more practical role, being used by American troops for training exercises. By the mid-20th century, however, it fell into decline as modern leisure facilities emerged, and today only subtle traces remain, reclaimed by the surrounding woodland—a quiet echo of community life and adaptation in the landscape.
Access and Permissions
This stone is located on open-access land. Public access rights apply subject to any restrictions or exclusions applicable to the site. These rights do not automatically grant permission to move, alter or place stones. Users should ensure that any lifting is compatible with the applicable access rights and restrictions and leave the stone and surrounding area as they found them.
Please read our Stonelifting Policy before attempting to lift this stone. The policy sets out the requirements regarding access, permissions, safety, conservation and responsible lifting.
